California Least Tern Habitat Restoration
Category
Admission
- Free
Location
32°46'18.8"N 117°13'41.2"W
Mission Bay, CA
Summary
Description
Coastal Habitat Restoration in Mission Bay
Join the San Diego Bird Alliance to help restore vital coastal dune habitat and support the nesting grounds of the California Least Tern, one of Mission Bay's most iconic and endangered seabirds.
Volunteers will assist with habitat restoration activities efforts such as removing invasive vegetation to ensure the preserve is suitable for their return in the Spring.
No experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands sandy! All tools, gloves and guidance will be provided. Come prepared in close-toed shoes and bring a water bottle.
📍 Location: Stony Point Nesting Preserve in Mission Bay
🗓️ When: Saturday, December 6. Check event calendar ahead of time for other opportunities including Dune Defender Wednesdays
👥 Who: Open to all ages and experience levels
DIRECTIONS TO STONY POINT
Meeting location: 32°46'18.8"N 117°13'41.2"W
Park at the Fiesta Island Dog Park (32°46'38.8"N 117°13'23.6"W)
- Drive onto Fiesta Island. Keep left at the fork. You’ll cut across a bit of the island, and then emerge on the other side where you will be forced to turn left.
- After turning left, look for a parking lot next to the Fiesta Island Dog Park on your right. Park there (this is outside of the entrance to the dog park). If you end up at the Fiesta Island Youth Camp, you are in the wrong place and will need to continue around the island until you approach the dog park.
- Once parked, walk through the gates into the dog park. Keep the water on your right hand side and walk all the way to the end of the dog park. It will be about a 5-10 min walk.
- You will come to a chain link buffer fence nearing the nesting preserve where the gate will be open.
- Continue walking until you reach the nesting preserve gate and meeting location.
Learn more: Help save the endangered California Least Tern.